How To Fix >6384 - Restart not possible for run &1 &2 &3 as jobs are still in progress

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Restart not possible for run &1 &2 &3 as jobs are still in progress

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6384 - Restart not possible for run &1 &2 &3 as jobs are still in progress ?

  The SAP error message 6384 indicates that a restart of a particular job (identified by the parameters &1, &2, and &3) is not possible because there are still jobs in progress that are related to it. This typically occurs in the context of background processing in SAP, where jobs are managed in a queue and certain jobs cannot be restarted until dependent jobs have completed.
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Jobs Running: The job you are trying to restart has dependent jobs that are still executing. SAP does not allow a job to be restarted if it is waiting for other jobs to finish.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: There may be scheduling conflicts where multiple jobs are trying to access the same resources or data.
  Job Status: The job may be in a status that does not allow for a restart, such as "active" or "waiting".
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the jobs. Look for jobs that are currently running or waiting and identify if they are related to the job you are trying to restart.
  Wait for Completion: If dependent jobs are still running, you will need to wait for them to complete before attempting to restart the job.
  Cancel Dependent Jobs: If it is appropriate and safe to do so, you can cancel the dependent jobs. This can be done in transaction SM37 by selecting the job and choosing the option to cancel it. Be cautious with this approach, as it may have implications on data integrity or processing.
  Review Job Dependencies: If you frequently encounter this issue, review the job dependencies and scheduling to ensure that jobs are not conflicting with each other.
  Re-schedule Jobs: If necessary, consider re-scheduling jobs to avoid overlaps and ensure that they do not interfere with each other.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM37: Monitor job status and manage background jobs.
  SM36: Schedule new background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related errors or warnings.
  
  
  Job Management Best Practices:
  
  Regularly monitor job schedules and dependencies.
  Implement proper error handling and notifications for job failures.
  Document job dependencies and ensure that they are well understood by the team.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 6384 and manage your background jobs more effectively.